Year 10 & 11 study

APPLY FOR YEAR 10 – September 2025

Applications to join us for Year 10 in  September 2025  are now open. Please complete an application form using the link below.

If you have any questions, please contact admissions@utcoxfordshire.org.uk

Apply for year 10

In-year transfer requests

If you are interested in applying for an in-year transfer, please email admissions@utcoxfordshire.org.uk

Key Stage 4 programme

Students in Year 10 and 11 (Key Stage 4) study core subjects alongside additional GCSE subjects and BTEC qualifications:

Specialist Options

Science and Engineering are at the heart of UTC Oxfordshire, so our GCSEs and specialist studies link closely together. They both benefit from the practical expertise and real-work projects that our industry and university partners bring.

Engineering

At Key Stage 4, the specialist qualification in Engineering is Cambridge National Engineering Design. This qualification is the initial step on the ladder of modular courses that are based on learning by doing and which lead on to both apprenticeships and higher education. They have recently been updated to match the latest government requirements on rigorous standards.

Students learn through a combination of units, some of which are internally assessed while others are externally examined. The qualification title and modules will depend on which specialism you choose.

Science

Our Science specialism offers single sciences in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. The Applied Pathway also includes GCSE Psychology and GCSE Astronomy whereas the Technical Pathway offers an OCR Cambridge National in Sports Science.

At Key Stage 4 students:

learn predominately through tutor-led seminars
develop effective individual learning techniques
experience working life with our employer sponsors
be encouraged to set ambitious career goals
practice what they have learnt on real-life projects

To obtain additional information on the curriculum please contact: admin@utcoxfordshire.org.uk 

Qualification level: GCSE

Subject	Exam board	Specification code
Art & Design – 3D Design (Product Design)	AQA	Sub Section 8205
Astronomy	Edexcel	1AS0
Biology	AQA	8461
Business	OCR	J204
Chemistry	AQA	8462
Combined Science: Trilogy	AQA	8464
Computer Science	AQA	8525
English Language	AQA	8700
English Literature	AQA	8702
Geography A	Edexcel	1GA0
Mathematics	AQA	8300
Physics	AQA	8463
Psychology	AQA	8182

Our curriculum has been developed with employers and university partners to ensure students leave with the qualifications and work-ready skills they need to be able to enjoy fulfilling careers. As well as classroom and individual learning, students take part in real-world projects and work placements. Students follow a STEM-based curriculum incorporating our specialist options in Science and Engineering.